I've tried them all. Hated Pour le Soir (everyone was right, smells like a barnyard, terrible feces note), aqua was decent, but Lumiere Noir is currently my favorite fragrance period! It's an EDT, but one of the strongest scents I own. Longevity is GREAT for me!

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Originally Posted by EDJA

Absolue pour le soir is the only one from MFK that's worth it. Absolutely oustanding in every way.

Thank you! i've tried this - to sweet for me

Originally Posted by pcrisp

I've tried them all. Hated Pour le Soir (everyone was right, smells like a barnyard, terrible feces note), aqua was decent, but Lumiere Noir is currently my favorite fragrance period! It's an EDT, but one of the strongest scents I own. Longevity is GREAT for me!

Can you please just mention something similar to Lumiere Noir so i could feel the mood of this scent?

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Originally Posted by pcrisp

I've tried them all. Hated Pour le Soir (everyone was right, smells like a barnyard, terrible feces note), aqua was decent, but Lumiere Noir is currently my favorite fragrance period! It's an EDT, but one of the strongest scents I own. Longevity is GREAT for me!

That's interesting, I don't any barnyard or fecal. I just get benzoin, honey and sandlewood. Sweet as can be.

That's interesting, I don't any barnyard or fecal. I just get benzoin, honey and sandlewood. Sweet as can be.

Aren't you supposed to be questioning my choices over on the Puredistance M topic? Haha. Just kidding! I found it hard to believe that something would smell like a barnyard, so I ordered a sample of the cologne version. Yep, funky stuff. My wife instantly agreed it was totally a pig barn smell. Several months later, I ordered some large samples directly from MFK and decided to get the EDP version and give it a shot. Again, nasty. I traded the sample away, and was glad to see it go.

As to what Lumiere Noir smells like?...... well, I'm not sure I've smelled something very close to this. Rose 31 is COMPLETELY different, it's interesting, but I don't like it too much. On a designer side, maybe something like YSL l'homme might be in the same mood as LNPH. All in all, it is perfectly described as simply..... a sexy scent.

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Originally Posted by EDJA

Thank you, very clear description.
as i understood its definitely well made seamless scent but not for office for sure.
right?
much more for some special occasion

I've worn this to the office a few times since i just can't get enough of it and loved it. I beleive its extremely versatile, but yes, it does have a more formal/special occasion smell too it. But I love it too much to wait for only those moments to enjoy it

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Originally Posted by persianprince

I've worn this to the office a few times since i just can't get enough of it and loved it. I beleive its extremely versatile, but yes, it does have a more formal/special occasion smell too it. But I love it too much to wait for only those moments to enjoy it

i had the same "problem" with patou ph - too good to be worn in the office and too god to be dusted on the shelf

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Originally Posted by EDJA

but the good thing is that my wish list is getting shorter -...

Delete Kurkdjian from Your list and it will get way shorter regarding the expenses, but not so much if it comes to originality. APOM seemed quite generic to me. Some others I had on paper and none impressed me. I didn't get new sensations nor a fond artisan quality. But as ever, my defunct nose could be blamed for that. In general I don't think that 'niche' is worth the effort.

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You should order the MFK samples. LN, APOM and CPLS and APLS are all great frags and certainly FBW. I think they can be worn anywhere any time.
They would be in my wardrobe if they didn't make me sneeze.

Re: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumičre Noire pour HOMME - WORTH IT?

Lumiere Noire pour Homme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian - One is initially treated to a debonair rose; the mildly sweet fragrance of which is somewhat stunted by the infused anise and nuttiness from the accompanying cumin. This exotic opening flows effortlessly to the heart, where a warm and toothsome cinnamon as well as an earthy and slightly dark patchouli nicely dust the rose with their inviting accessions. Arriving at its waiting base, a bitter and faintly disinfecting artemsia showers the rose, and specks of agreeable narcissus flitter about as its meanders to its enjoyable drydown. A prized gem in one's repertoire, this gorgeous composition, with its fresh and spicy overtures and concomitant sensuousness, has average projection and very good longevity.

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Originally Posted by dollars&scents

A prized gem in one's repertoire, this gorgeous ... average projection and very good longevity.

So he HAS to buy it, doesn't he? When I tried the Maison Francis Kurkdjian line at the mall (N Marcus / Maceys whatever) the SAs got so busy around it, emphasizing the 'niche' thing. When I was back in the hotel the wonder-drug or may be hypnosis failed to work anymore. I concluded I do not need it, period! I think it was the APOM I had on my wrist. I don't want to be rude, but it fell apart and eventually smelled like a pretentious grooming product of contemporary olfactory 'design'.

And my reasoning is that similarities occur by intention. To whom are Francis Kurkdjian products addressed? I suspect ** it's the wealthy but bored middle-class lady.

Additionally the name is silly, isn't it? Lumičre Noire = Black Light, in this case for MAN. Shouldn't a house (Maison) dedicated solely to highest class (money wise) perfumery be more careful with words? Why is black light for men? I can't think of buying a thing like that, I would feel funny.

** (The line includes scented candles which I decidedly do not like at all and laundry detergent, scented. In an interview he explained the 'Maison' thing as a focus on the house as an emotional point-in-the-middle.

imagine if Rose 31 rolled around on the floor and got really dirty, that's Lummy Noir. longevity is ok for this EDT, about 4 hours and it's a skin scent at best.

This is about the worst description I've ever heard. I guess it's a joke maybe? Rose 31 is a horrible in your face rose, LNPH is just a sexy masculine scent with the best rendition of rose I can imagine (it doesn't even remind me of a rose scent which is perfect for me). It's an EDT, but lasts longer than most of my EDP. To each their own.